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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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It was set up to relieve the effects of poverty and promote regeneration in the area.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A reopening of the waterway promises to relieve the pressure on energy markets and its effects on the world economy—but only gradually.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Much more research is needed before doctors can determine whether these medications can actually reduce inflammation or relieve symptoms inside the joints.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The idea is to relieve pressure on the yen, with policymakers viewing the surge in energy prices as a key driver of the currency’s weakness against the dollar.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

She ran when the men stopped to relieve themselves at the side of the trail and made it a little farther that time.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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